Children and Young People’s resources

Children and Young People’s resources

Our Children and Young peoples resources list has been added to provide a reliable source of mental health information to you or people you are supporting.

You should always check the source of any information before sharing with others. It’s also advisable to check the content of any websites or information before sharing it with others. In doing so you are making sure it’s suitable for the person you are trying to support.

There are many sources of information available online and we have covered only a small amount available. If you would like to see something added or amended on our list please get in touch.

Our Top Five Websites for all-round mental health guidance and support for children and young people are:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/

actionforchildren.org.uk

https://www.themix.org.uk/

barnardos.org.uk

childline.org.uk

Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258 or visit the link

Your voice – Children and young peoples advocacy

Local Resources

We think its important to know that local support and guidance is available. We’ve put together just a small selection of resources that may offer you support and guidance within our local community of Cumbria.

Your Voice Advocacy

Your voice provides independent advocacy for children and young people.

To learn more about our service visit our Your Voice advocacy page or Email: enquiries@yourvoicecumbria.org

The Cumbria Safeguarding Hub

Provides information, guidance and signposting surrounding safeguarding.

If you have a serious concern about a child or young person that needs immediate protection you contact the Cumbria Safeguarding Hub.

Website: www.cumbrialscb.com

CAMHS

A service for children, young people and families with significant, severe, complex or persistent emotional, mental health, psychological and/or relationship difficulties.

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-service-east/

My Time

My Time is part of the CAMHS service provision for children and young people needing emotional health and wellbeing support. MyTime work with mild to moderate emotional health presentations such as anger, anxiety, low mood, self-harm and depression.

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/mytime-cumbria

PAC

PAC is a registered charity based in Carlisle, Cumbria that provides free counselling and therapy for children and young people.

https://pactherapy.org/

Public Health 5-19

Offers resources and information from Cumbria County Council and Public Health

Website: www.cumbria.gov.uk/ph5to19/

National Resources

General Mental Health

With information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to know where to start when looking online. It’s important to remember to check out reliable sources of information. A good place to start is with our top five websites they offer good all-round information about mental health. The websites in this section also offer all-round mental health information, guidance and support information.

Action for children

A Charity supporting children, young people and their families across England

actionforchildren.org.uk

Childline

Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free 24-hour helpline.

0800 1111

childline.org.uk

Hope Again

Support for young people during bereavement.

0808 808 1677

hopeagain.org.uk

Hub Of Hope

A national database of mental health charities and organisations from across Britain who offer mental health advice and support.

hubofhope.co.uk

KOOTH

Counsellors are available until 10 pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people. Check whether this is offered in your area by visiting the website.

kooth.com

Me and My mind

Advice and support for young people struggling with unusual experiences, such as hearing voices.

meandmymind.nhs.uk

On My Mind

Information for young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.

annafreud.org/on-my-mind

Mencap

Information and advice for people with a learning disability, families and carers.

0808 808 1111

mencap.org.uk

Papyrus HOPELINE UK

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

0800 068 41 41

07786 209697 (text)

papyrus-uk.org

Rethink mental illness

Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.

0300 5000 927

rethink.org

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

0808 808 4994

85258 (crisis messenger service, Text THEMIX)

themix.org.uk

Voice Collective

Support for people under 25 who hear voices have visions or other unusual sensory experiences or beliefs.

voicecolleactive.co.uk

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers. Provides information on medication for young people.

0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)

85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)

youngminds.org.uk

Shout

24hr text-based crisis service

https://www.giveusashout.org

Text: 85258

Download a Mind Guide – Understanding Mental Health Problems

Suicide Prevention and self-harm

Papyrus charity states that up to 1 in 4 young people can be experiencing suicidal thoughts at any one time. It’s really important to know you’re not alone and support is available. In this section, we have highlighted some areas for support & guidance.

If you are in immediate danger or someone your supporting is please call 999 or if you can keep safe visit our NEED HELP NOW section.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide, including webchat.

0800 58 58 58 (UK helpline)

0808 802 58 58 (London helpline)

thecalmzone.net

Hope Again

Support for young people during bereavement.

0808 808 1677

hopeagain.org.uk

Papyrus HOPELINE UK

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.

0800 068 41 41

07786 209697 (text)

papyrus-uk.org

Samaritans

24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.

116 123

samaritans.org

Freepost

PO Box 90 90

Stirling FK8 2SA

Website: jo@samaritans.org

Shout

24hr text-based crisis service

https://www.giveusashout.org

Text: 85258

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/self-harm

Download a mind guide – Self Harm

Download a Mind guide – How to cope with suicidal feelings

Depression

Most of us experience ups and downs in life that’s normal. Sometimes we feel a bit blue and down but usually we feel better after a short while. Lots of people experience depression at some point in their lives. In this section, we’ve got some support and guidance resources focussed on depression.

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/depression/

Kooth

Counsellors are available until 10 pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people. Check whether this is offered in your area by visiting the website.

kooth.com

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/depression-mental-health

Download a Mind Guide – Depression

Self Care

Looking after you is really important. Not just your physical health but your mental wellbeing too. It’s sometimes hard to look after yourself and focus on ‘self-care’ but some simple things can make a real difference to how you feel. The websites we have mentioned all offer some guidance and tips on self-care.

On My Mind

Information for young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.

https://www.annafreud.org

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health

Download a Mind guide – Student Life

Anxiety

It’s really common for people to develop anxiety this can be for all kinds of different reasons. Anxiety can sometimes become a problem and constant anxious feelings can be difficult to deal with. In this section, we’ve included websites that can help you understand anxiety, how you can get support and things you can do to help yourself when feeling anxious.

Anxiety UK

Advice and support for people living with anxiety

03444 775 775 (helpline)

07537 416 905 (text)

anxietyuk.org.uk

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

0808 808 4994

85258 (crisis messenger service, Text THEMIX)

https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/anxiety-ocd-and-phobiasthemix.org.uk

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/

Housing

Housing problems can be a great stress and if your struggling with your current housing situation this can have an adverse effect on your mental health and wellbeing. The collection of websites we have included offer guidance and support for anyone facing a problem with housing and its may be affecting their mental health.

Centrepoint

Provides advice, housing and support for young people aged 16–25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England.

0808 800 0661

centrepoint.org.uk

Refuge

Help and support for young people affected by domestic violence.

0808 200 0247

refuge.org.uk

Shelter

Charity working for people in housing need by providing free, independent, expert housing advice.

shelter.org.uk/youngpeople

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

https://www.themix.org.uk/housing

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders come in many forms from anorexia to bulimia, overeating and undereating. It’s not always easy to identify that you or someone else has an eating disorder but if you feel that you or someone you know ay be experiencing an eating disorder than we have added some websites that may offer some guidance and support.

BEAT

Under 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.

0808 801 0711 (youth line)

0808 801 0811 (student line)

beateatingdisorders.co.uk

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

0808 808 4994

85258 (crisis messenger service, Text THEMIX)

themix.org.uk

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

https://youngminds.org.uk

Download a mind guide – Eating Problems

Safeguarding and abuse

Abuse of any kind is not OK and none should have to suffer alone. Abuse can come in many forms and is not always physical. Physiological abuse and neglect can have an effect on your physical and mental wellbeing. Support is available to you or someone you may be worried about. We have provided information about organisations and charities that provide this.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Support for children and anyone worried about a child.

0800 800 5000

0800 1111 (18 or under)

nspcc.org.uk

Childline

Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free 24-hour helpline.

0800 1111

childline.org.uk

The Cumbria safeguarding hub

Provides information, guidance and signposting surrounding safeguarding.

If you have a serious concern about a child or young person that needs immediate protection you contact the Cumbria Safeguarding Hub.

Website: http://www.cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk

Refuge

Help and support for young people affected by domestic violence.

0808 200 0247

refuge.org.uk

Safeline

Young people’s helpline, helping survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

0808 800 5007

safeline.org.uk

Victim Support

Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.

0808 168 9111

victimsupport.org.uk

Women’s Aid

Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including a directory of local services.

0808 2000 247

womensaid.org.uk

Addiction

Addictions form when we no longer have control of what we are doing and it starts to cause us harm, this can be physical and or mental harm to ourselves. Addictions are vast and can be anything from alcohol and drugs, to gambling, shopping and social media. Many people suffer from addictions and you’re not alone. The websites provided offer support and resources around addiction.

Talk to FRANK

0300 123 6600

talktofrank.com

Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.

OCD Youth

Youth Support for young people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

ocdyouth.org

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

0808 808 4994

85258 (crisis messenger service, Text THEMIX)

themix.org.uk – drink and drugs

Parents, carers and schools

Supporting children and young people with their mental health can be really hard. There are so many resources and different types of information out there it can be difficult to know where to start. We’ve added a few resources that may help you. Also, our top five websites at the beginning of this page have some great all-round mental health information and guidance. If you’d like to learn more about mental health why not visit our Training section, we offer lots of different courses that may help you increase your knowledge.

Mencap

Information and advice for people with a learning disability, families and carers.

0808 808 1111

mencap.org.uk

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Support for children and anyone worried about a child.

0800 800 5000

0800 1111 (18 or under)

nspcc.org.uk

Relate

Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat.

0300 003 0396

relate.org.uk

Samaritans

24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.

116 123

samaritans.org

Freepost

PO Box 90 90

Stirling FK8 2SA

Website: jo@samaritans.org

Young Minds

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers. Provides information on medication for young people.

0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)

85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)

youngminds.org.uk

Anna Freud Centre for children, young people and families

Offers support and guidance for parents, carers and professionals working with children

https://www.annafreud.org/about-us/

Give us a shout - 24hr text based support - text 85258

Apps

Apps and digital are a huge part of our everyday lives now. We have put together some apps that may offer some guidance and support with your own mental wellbeing. Please remember that not all apps will be suitable for you and sometimes you might need to try a few before something works for you.

Some apps you may find useful for mental wellbeing are listed below:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mindful-gnats/id973919092?mt=8 – Mindful Gnats is an app to help young people develop mindfulness and relaxation techniques

www.anxietybc.com/resources/mindshift-app – Mindshift is an app to help young people change the way they think about and manage anxiety. With relaxation techniques

www.moodtracker.com – Mood Tracker is designed to help young people to manage anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder

moodgym.anu.edu.au – to assist young people with low mood based on CBT and interpersonal therapy

www.recoveryrecord.com – Recovery Record helps with recovery from eating disorders

www.recoverywarriors.com/app – Rise up+ helps young people with food, exercise and body image.

smilingmind.com.au – Smiling mind is a free app for young people to help with mediation

www.superbetter.com/how_it_works – Super Better Now app, suitable for young people over 13, to help. Helps to build resilience, confidence and set goals.

www.clearfear.co.uk – Clear Fear an app designed to help overcome feelings of anxiety

www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/for-me/ For Me’ is the iOS app that puts Childline in your pocket. It’s free, it’s secure and it’s designed by young people for young people.

www.nhs.uk/apps-library/calm-harm/Calm harm is an app designed to help people manage or resist the urge to self-harm

https://sam-app.org.uk SAM helps young people understand and manage anxiety. Also enables the sharing of experiences.

www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/ Stay alive – An app for those at risk of suicide and those worried about someone

nhsgo.uk – NHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16–25-year-olds.

For schools

https://tootoot.co.uk an app that gives students a voice. Provides safeguarding and reporting in one place.

https://www.mindmoose.co.uk – provides ways to support and monitor children and young peoples mental health

nhsgo.uk – NHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16–25-year-olds.

Digital and your mental health

The digital world is part of our everyday lives. We are more connected than ever and this is great we can game with friends, check-in on social media and learn almost anything as information is at our fingertips. However, being online all the time and using social media a lot can have a detrimental effect on your mental health. It’s important to use digital tools and online platforms responsibility to not only look after your own wellbeing but also other peoples. The resources include some guidance to how digital and social media may affect your mental health and steps you can take to look after yourself.

Anna Freud Centre for children, young people and families

Offers support and guidance for parents, carers and professionals working with children

www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/?category=Technology

The Mix

Support and advice for under 25s, including webchat.

www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/looking-after-yourself/how-to-stay-sane-on-social-media-28375.html

Download a Mind guide – Online and your mental health

Using Apps and suitability

While taking steps to ensure the suitability of Apps it does not mean we have reviewed all updates, usability or costs involved in using the apps. Most apps will offer in-app purchases or may cost a small amount to join. Users must exercise their own skill and judgement when using apps and digital tools.

Disclaimer

Users acknowledge that Carlisle Eden Mind has no liability for any damage or loss howsoever caused (including damage and loss caused by (but not limited to) any errors, loss of data, inaccuracies or omissions in any information, advice, instructions, content or scripts provided by the named supplier to users independently of the apps and digital tools or contained within the apps and digital tools themselves) by a user’s use of or reliance on them. The named supplier of the apps and digital tools listed is the entity solely responsible for the content, advice, production and maintenance (including all required updates) of the apps and digital tools.

Our resources

The information and resources we have provided are only a snippet of the information available. We do try to ensure we keep our resources up to date but if you notice that something is out of date, a link ist working or you’d like to see an item added then please get in touch.